Which of the Following Statements About Lichens Is FALSE

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about lichens is FALSE?

• A)They consist of a mycobiont and a photobiont.
• B)They live in the harshest environments.
• C)They are very resistant to pollutants.
• D)They reproduce asexually by forming fragments, soredia, or isidia.
• E)They have very slow growth rates.

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An acid that completely dissociates in solution, releasing a high concentration of hydrogen ions.

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Hydrochloric acid, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and chlorine; a strong, corrosive acid commonly used in a variety of industrial and laboratory processes.